Amazon updated its line of Kindle readers this Thursday, October 1st, by presenting an unusual accessory: the Kindle Click. This device allows the reader to advance or go back pages without directly interacting with the Kindle screen.
It is a compact remote control that can be attached to the arm via a removable strap. Its operation is straightforward: one button is dedicated to page advancement, while the other serves to go back. Additionally, there are smaller side buttons that allow for quick adjustment of the Kindle screen's brightness level.
The Kindle Click connects to Kindle devices using Bluetooth technology, and the USB-C port already present on the device is used for battery charging, which, according to Amazon, lasts several weeks.
Although it initially seemed like a superfluous item, Amazon developed the Click targeting users who find it inconvenient to touch the screen to change pages, such as those reading while on treadmills or under blankets.
It is worth noting that similar devices already exist on the market, manufactured by other brands. TechCrunch points out that devices from lines such as Rakuten Kobo and Boox already offer their own official 'page turners.'
Amazon announced that the Kindle Click will be available in Brazil 'soon,' along with other official accessories. When questioned by Tecnoblog about the price in the country, the company responded that it does not yet have this information.
In the United States, the Kindle Click is available for pre-order at the price of US$ 34.99 (equivalent to R$ 183 in direct conversion). Amazon also guaranteed that the Click is compatible with all Kindle models released from 2024 onwards.
This compatibility covers the latest 12th generation of the Amazon Kindle line, including the new versions of the basic Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft. In the Brazilian market, the prices of these models range between R$ 899 and R$ 1,749.